Wider Interpretation of ‘Legal Representative’ Under Motor Vehicle Act
Supreme Court holds dependents like siblings, parents qualify as 'legal representatives' under Motor Vehicle Act; awards compensation to deceased’s father, sister.
Supreme Court Discharges Employers in Electrocution Case
The Supreme Court discharged two employers accused of negligence after their workers died from electrocution. The Court ruled they lacked the intent or knowledge to cause death.
UP Govt Denies Mosque Panel’s Claim Over Well, Calls It Public Property
UP Government Rejects Mosque Panel’s Claim Over Well The Uttar Pradesh government has denied the Shahi Jama Masjid Committee’s claim over a well near the mosque. In its report to the Supreme Court, the state asserted that the well, known as “Dharani Varah
Water Quality in Prayagraj Fails Bathing Standards During Maha Kumbh: CPCB Report
The water quality of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers in Prayagraj has failed to meet the primary bathing standards during the ongoing Maha Kumbh due to high faecal coliform levels, a report by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) revealed. The findings were
Jet Airways Crash Lands into Liquidation
Introduction After 5 long years of Trials and Tribulations, Jet Airways (India) Limited, once a leading airline, has crash landed into Liquidation. The Hon’ble Supreme Court Of India, on 7 November, 2024, by invoking its power under Article 142 of the Constitution, directed
Uttarakhand HC Halts Mining in Bageshwar Over Safety and Environmental Concerns
Uttarakhand High Court suspends mining in Bageshwar, citing safety and environmental threats, including landslides and damaged dwellings.
Economic Offences having wider ramifications cannot be quashed: SC
Economic offenses have a different stand of footing than the other offences, given the fact that they have wider ramifications. Therefore, the court refused to quash the corruption case even though the same was settled between the accused and the bank. The bank
Bombay HC grants bail in Mira Road Communal Riots Case
The HC of Bombay granted bail to 14 men who were accused of rioting as well as causing injury to a Hindu family during the celebration of the consecration of the Ayodhya Lord Ram Temple in Mira Road in 2024. Justice Nijamoodin Jamadar
Constitutional Overhaul: Government Proposes Radical ‘One Nation, One Election’ Amendment
In a path-breaking legislative development, the government is set to introduce the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, which aims at drastically changing the face of elections in India by synchronizing national and state assembly elections.The Bill, which the Minister of
Uttarakhand implements Uniform Civil Code, ensuring equality in marriage, inheritance, adoption.
Uttarakhand has become the second state after Goa to implement a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), which sets a single framework for marriage, divorce, property, inheritance, and adoption for all citizens. The code aims to ensure equality between communities and promote gender equality and